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Which arteries are involved in type A aortic dissection?
Which arteries are involved in type A aortic dissection?
- Abdominal aorta
- Descending aorta
- Aortic arch
- Ascending aorta (correct)
What are the clinical findings of aortic dissection related to peripheral pulses and blood pressures?
What are the clinical findings of aortic dissection related to peripheral pulses and blood pressures?
- Fluctuating pulses and blood pressures
- Elevated pulses and equal blood pressures
- Normal pulses and blood pressures
- Diminished or unequal pulses and blood pressures (correct)
Which imaging study is becoming the diagnostic study of choice for aortic dissection?
Which imaging study is becoming the diagnostic study of choice for aortic dissection?
- Transesophageal echo of the aorta (correct)
- MRI
- CT scan with contrast enhancement
- Chest X-ray
What is the differential diagnosis for aortic dissection?
What is the differential diagnosis for aortic dissection?
What is the recommended blood pressure target for medical treatment of aortic dissection?
What is the recommended blood pressure target for medical treatment of aortic dissection?
How does aortic dissection typically present clinically?
How does aortic dissection typically present clinically?
What is the mortality rate without treatment for type A dissection?
What is the mortality rate without treatment for type A dissection?
What is the recommended surgical measure for type B dissections?
What is the recommended surgical measure for type B dissections?
What is a common complaint in men with occlusive disease of the aorta and iliac arteries?
What is a common complaint in men with occlusive disease of the aorta and iliac arteries?
What is the initial symptom in an extremity for arterial embolism?
What is the initial symptom in an extremity for arterial embolism?
In acute arterial occlusion, what symptoms usually result in an extremity?
In acute arterial occlusion, what symptoms usually result in an extremity?
What is generally a complication of heart disease?
What is generally a complication of heart disease?
What is the primary cause of disability in occlusive disease of the aorta and its branches?
What is the primary cause of disability in occlusive disease of the aorta and its branches?
What treatment is indicated if claudication interferes with essential activities or work?
What treatment is indicated if claudication interferes with essential activities or work?
What should be determined in all individuals with occlusive disease of the aorta and its branches?
What should be determined in all individuals with occlusive disease of the aorta and its branches?
What is generally heard over the aorta or over the iliac and femoral arteries in occlusive disease of the aorta and its branches?
What is generally heard over the aorta or over the iliac and femoral arteries in occlusive disease of the aorta and its branches?
What does Doppler ultrasonography offer for occlusive disease of the aorta and iliac arteries?
What does Doppler ultrasonography offer for occlusive disease of the aorta and iliac arteries?
Which surgical measure is recommended for delayed embolectomy carried out more than 12 hours following embolism?
Which surgical measure is recommended for delayed embolectomy carried out more than 12 hours following embolism?
What is the most accurate method of diagnosis for thrombophlebitis?
What is the most accurate method of diagnosis for thrombophlebitis?
What may initiate thrombosis in thrombophlebitis?
What may initiate thrombosis in thrombophlebitis?
What is a potential complication of ascending contrast venography used for diagnosing thrombophlebitis?
What is a potential complication of ascending contrast venography used for diagnosing thrombophlebitis?
What is the primary mechanism underlying the development of chronic venous insufficiency as a complication of thrombophlebitis?
What is the primary mechanism underlying the development of chronic venous insufficiency as a complication of thrombophlebitis?
What is a potential risk factor for developing thrombophlebitis?
What is a potential risk factor for developing thrombophlebitis?
What is the recommended duration for which bed rest should be maintained as part of the treatment for thrombophlebitis?
What is the recommended duration for which bed rest should be maintained as part of the treatment for thrombophlebitis?
What is the most suitable screening study for detecting thrombosis in large veins?
What is the most suitable screening study for detecting thrombosis in large veins?
What is a potential differential diagnosis for thrombophlebitis?
What is a potential differential diagnosis for thrombophlebitis?
What nonpharmacological means are recommended for prevention of thrombophlebitis?
What nonpharmacological means are recommended for prevention of thrombophlebitis?
What anticoagulant is used increasingly for preventing thrombophlebitis?
What anticoagulant is used increasingly for preventing thrombophlebitis?
What is the duration of oral anticoagulation recommended after medical treatment for thrombophlebitis?
What is the duration of oral anticoagulation recommended after medical treatment for thrombophlebitis?
